Next Generation Universal Service Obligations (USO 2.0) Programs in
ASEAN
FOR MORE INFORMATIONDesy Fatimah, USAID/[email protected]
Tim Buehrer, ASEAN-USAID [email protected]
Expand the focus of universal service obligation policies to also include affordability, literacy, and applicability through the development of a next generation USO framework.
The Policy Continuum: 5/7
IGNITE's support
Problem Statement
Jan 2019
Oct 2019Inception
ExplorationDefinition
Drafting
Discussion
FinalizationEndorsement
Ratification ASEAN level implementation
Member State Implementation
2018
2019
July
Aug
Workshop on USO frameworks and broadband policies in the region
Approach to Next Generation Universal Service Obligation (USO 2.0) Programs in ASEAN
2020
SEA Online Snapshot
630 millionTotal Population
45:55 Urban : Rural
Global Online Snapshot
220 millionInternet Users
36% Internet Penetration
Implication for SEA
53:47Urban : Rural
42% Internet Penetration
211 millionSocial Network Users
34% Social Network Penetration
29% Social Network Penetration
119%Mobile Penetration
98%Mobile Penetration
Effective reach to upcountry population
Relatively low internet penetration
Crazy about social media
Everyone has at least 1 cell phone
Traditional universal access policies have focused on access only; studies show that affordability, literacy, and applicability are equally important.
White paper on USO framework submitted and accepted.
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) drafts USO 2.0 Framework.
Workshop on best practices on telecenters (internet cafes).
Implement next generation universal obligation programs at then national level
Organize a consultative workshop for policy makers and industry on broadband policy and USO with ITU and Indonesia.
Oct
Documents endorsed Implementation grant approach approved
Source: ASEAN Up, Oct 2019
Promoting USO as an integral component of national broadband strategies
ASEAN Solutions US-ACTI Support
IGNITE's Support
November 2019